I am looking for information on a great uncle by the name of Robert Simpson who died in a mine disaster in Drumheller. Don't know when - possibly 1920's. Any help appreciated.

I realize you wrote this a few years ago, have you had any luck finding a list of men that worked at Drumheller or who died in mining accidents. I believe a family member, William McKinnie (b. abt 1890 near Glasgow, Scotland; worked in the mines in the 1920s), also died in a mining accident at Drumheller. I can't find any documentation though. Have you had any luck? Thank you for any help.

Sarah

Hi , Perhaps the following will help - they may be able to advise.
http://www.atlascoalmine.ab.ca/
Cheers, Stella

The Master Surname Index (not online) (mostly burials in Alberta cemeteries) of the Alberta Genealogical Society does not show a Robert SIMPSON for that approximate date, but it does lists this name;

William Seymore McKINNIE, 29 Apr 1890 - 17 Dec 1922 (killed at Gibson Mine) buried in the Drumheller cemetery.

Perhaps you should contact the Drumeller Geenealogy Club.
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Valley/5421/genweb.html

For further research please contact the AGS Research Services Committee of the Edmonton Branch,
http://abgensoc.ca/

Peter

Peter!!

You are amazing! That's him! William Seymour McKinnie. I hadn't checked this message board in a month or so and I have been browsing through all of the cemetery listings when I finally returned and YOU FOUND HIM!! Obviously, I'm excited, but you can't imagine how excited. THANK YOU so very, very much. This is the greatest holiday present!

Thank you,
Sarah